Alstroemeria plant named `Testapink`

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct Alstroemeria plant variety producing flowers of good quality and attractive coloration.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety ofAlstroemeria which was discovered as a natural occurring whole plantmutation of the variety `Stamond` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,100). Thevarietal denomination of the new variety is `Testapink`.

The first act of asexual reproduction of `Testapink` was in Aalsmeer,The Netherlands, by propagation by dividing rootstocks. Asexualreproduction by dividing rootstocks through successive generations inAalsmeer, The Netherlands, has demonstrated that the combination ofcharacteristics as herein disclosed for `Testapink` are firmly fixed andretained through successive generations.

`Testapink` has not been observed under all possible environmentalconditions. Phenotypic expression may vary with variations inenvironment such as temperature, light intensity, day length and growingand cultural conditions.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The new variety of Alstroemeria, `Testapink`, produces flowerscharacterized by unusual coloration, as described herein, and goodquality.

DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION

The new variety of Alstroemeria hybrid is illustrated in theaccompanying illustration, which shows typical flower characteristics,with colors being as nearly true as is possible for illustrations ofthis type.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

The following is a detailed description of the new cultivar ofAlstroemeria hybrid as observed in a greenhouse in Aalsmeer, TheNetherlands. Color designations indicated are in accordance with TheRoyal Horticultural Society Colour Chart by color plate designations.

Botanical classification:

Family.--Amaryllidaceae.

Genus.--Alstroemeria sp.

Commercial.--Alstroemeria hybrid.

Origin: Sport.

Plant:

Form.--Bush.

Shape.--Upright.

Height.--About 150 to 250 cm.

Internode length.--About 1 to 8 cm.

Growth rate.--Fast; the length of time (number of days) taken from youngplants (rooted rootstocks, the stage of development in which thevarieties are sold) to flowering stage under commercial greenhouseconditions is about 80-90 days.

Main stem or cane length.--About 200 cm, pinching not required.

Growth.--Vigorous.

Strength.--Strong.

Foliage:

Quantity.--Abundant.

Number of leaves.--About 35 to 45.

Size of leaf.--Length: About 15 to 20 cm. Width: About 3 to 5 cm.

Shape of leaf.--Elliptical.

Margin type.--Straight.

Texture.--Glossy.

Color.--Upper side: Near 137A. Underside: Near 137C.

Rhizomes.--Yes. Color: Near 155D. Size: About 10 to 30 cm in length.

Inflorescence--Flower/floret:

Blooming habit.--Continuous; Spent umbels not required to be pinched tomaintain the plant in a continuous blooming condition.

Blooms.--Profusely. Spring: Yes. Fall: Yes.

Size (when first anthers release pollen).--Diameter: About 7 cm. Depth:About 5 cm.

Borne.--Singly.

Shape or form.--When bloom first opens: Cup. When bloom matures: Cup.

Fragrance.--None.

Lasting quality.--On plant: About 4 weeks. As cut flower: About 20 to 26days.

Tepalage.--Number of tepals: 6. Arrangement: 2 concentric circles of 3tepals. Form: Obovate. Margin type: Minutely crimped. Apex: Pointed.Texture: Soft. Appearance: Velvety.

Color.--Outer tepal: Body near 62B/155D; base near 155D; side near62B/155D. Inside tepal: Body near 4D/62B; base near 155D; side near62B/155D. Color summary: Outer tepal: Near 62B/155D. Base: Near 155D.Reverse side: Near 62B/155D. Inside tepal: Near 4D/62B. Base: Near 155D.Reverse side: Near 62B/155D. Two inner lateral tepals: 20-40 spots, near185A. Inner median tepal: 0-15 spots, near 185A. Three outer tepals: 1-2spots, near 185A; greenish coloration of tepal tips near 131C.

Peduncle or flower stem.--Length: About 5 to 8 cm. Color: Near 137b.Strength: Strong. Upright: Yes. Discoloration after full bloom: No. Isbloom affected by wet or hot weather: No.

Persistence.--No, flower does not hang on and dry.

Disease resistance.--Typical of alstroemeria.

Bud:

Size.--Diameter: About 1 to 2 cm. Depth or length: About 2 to 4 cm.

Form or shape.--Pear-shaped, long, pointed.

Rate of opening.--Fast.

Color of tepals.--When tepals begin to unfurl: Near 62B.155D. Whentepals first divide: Near 62B/155D.

Peduncle or flower stem.--Length: About 5 to 8 cm. Hairy: No.

Strength or character.--Erect.

Color.--Near 137B.

Reproductive organs:

Stamen.--Number 6. Arrangement: Around the style, side-by-side.

Anthers.--Size: About 8 to 10 mm. Color: Near 161A.

Filaments.--Length: About 5 cm. Color: Near 62B.

Pollen.--Color: Near 161A.

Pistils.--1.

Styles.--Length: About 4 to 5 cm. Color: Near 62B.

Stigmas.--Color: Near 62B.

Fruit:

Fertile.--Yes.

Shape.--Round.

Color at maturity.--Near 163A.

I claim:
 1. A new variety of Alstroemeria plant substantially as